CHERISH


Meaning of CHERISH in English

■ verb

1》 protect and care for lovingly.

2》 nurture (a hope or ambition).

Origin

ME: from OFr. cheriss- , lengthened stem of cherir , from cher 'dear', from L. carus .

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